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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lazar finally realizes that Tevye thinks he's talking about buying his cow, how does he react?
(a) Tells Tevye he can't possibly compare Tzeitel to a cow.
(b) Scolds Tevye for thinking such a thing.
(c) Laughs and explains he's talking about marrying Tzeitel.
(d) Faints with shock and is resuscitated by the bartender.

2. Where does Tevye live?
(a) Prison camp.
(b) Large city.
(c) Religious commune.
(d) Small village.

3. When the townspeople Mordcha and Mendel complain toTevye that he forgot their orders for the Sabbath, what does he reply?
(a) They failed to put in their order.
(b) They haven't paid him yet.
(c) He had trouble with his horse.
(d) He forgot, and he's sorry.

4. The village matchmaker, who has been a widow for a long time, claims that a bad husband:
(a) Is better than no husband.
(b) Should be thrown in prison.
(c) Is no good for anyone.
(d) Doesn't exist.

5. As everyone prepares for the Sabbath, what does Tzeitel tell Motel when they are alone?
(a) She doesn't like Lazar.
(b) They don't have enough food for everyone.
(c) The matchmaker had stopped by.
(d) She doesn't trust Perchik.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Sabbath, where does Tevye go to meet Lazar in order to talk to him?

2. Once Tevye and Lazar agree to an arranged marriage between Lazar and Tzeitel, what do the men drink to?

3. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, Tevye enters pulling a cart. He addresses God, asking what?

4. When Tevye asks Perchik how he makes money, what does Perchik say?

5. When Tevye and Lazar meet to talk, what does Tevye think they're discussing?

(see the answer key)

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